15/9 Minus 17/16, Solve 15/9 - 17/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 17/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 17/16?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 17/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 17/16
15/9 - 17/16
The LCM of 9 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 144
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144
= 15 x 16 - 17 x 9/144
= 240 - 153/144
= 87/144
= 29/48
Result: 29/48
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 17/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 17/16?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 17/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 16 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/48.
2. What is 15/9 minus 17/16 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 17/16 as a fraction is equal to 29/48.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 17/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 17/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/48 quickly.